Talkhiyan
Sahir Ludhianavi's debut collection captures the raw intensity of a writer whose verses would later revolutionise Indian film music. Originally penned in Urdu, this slim volume contains 67 poems and ghazals born from college days when Ludhianavi first discovered his voice as a poet. What began as popular university work blossomed into something far more significant with this book's publication, establishing him as a distinct literary presence. The collection found enormous success across multiple printings before its Hindi translation reached audiences in 1958 via Rajpal and Sons. Now reissued to meet demand from devoted readers, it offers a fascinating window into the mind of the man who would later transform Bollywood's lyrical landscape. Born Abdul Hayy in Ludhiana to a Muslim family, Ludhianavi studied widely before relocating to Lahore to contribute to Urdu periodicals. A controversial statement forced his departure from Pakistan in 1949, sending him to Mumbai where his true calling awaited. His songs would captivate millions, earning him two Filmfare Awards and recognition from the Indian government with the Padma Shri in 1971. Though he passed away at 59, his legacy endures as both a celebrated poet and the man who gave Hindi cinema its poetic conscience.
- Author: Sahir Ludhianavi
- Publisher: Rajpal and Sons
- Genre: Poetry
- ISBN: 978-9386534668
- Pages: 130 pages